Even though Buckley’s Story has been available online for the last few days, I choose to make today the official release date. Today would have been Buckley’s “birthday”. I don’t know her actual birthday, so I designated the day she came home with me as her special day. I think she would like the idea of her book being announced to the world on this day.
This has been a whirlwind week for me. On Monday, I received the first softcover copy. I can’t even describe the feeling of opening the package and holding an actual book in my hands. I’m not given to overly dramatic displays of emotion, but I jumped up and down and danced around the house! On Tuesday, the hardcover arrived. I didn’t think it was possible to get even more excited than when I received the softcover the day before, but apparently, it was. The hardcover is the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen. Okay, so I may be a bit biased, but the glossy cover is perfect, the interior design and the photos came out crisp and nice. The overall effect is exactly what I had hoped for.
My publisher had told me it would take four to six weeks for the book to appear on Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com, so when I got an e-mail from a friend Tuesday afternoon telling me he had just ordered the book online, I just about fell off my chair. My hands were shaking as I entered amazon.com on my keyboard. And oh my gosh – there it was! My book. On Amazon. And on BarnesandNoble.com.
The book will be available at bookstores nationwide eventually, but it’ll take a little while for that to happen.
Meanwhile, as if all the excitement about the book wasn’t enough, my brand new website, http://www.ingridking.com, also went live on Monday. This is my first professionally designed website, and I’m so happy with what my wonderful web designer came up with. I feel that the site perfectly reflects me, and the book.
What an incredible week. It still seems surreal at times. And in the midst of all this joy, there is a bittersweet component. While the book is a lasting tribute to my sweet little cat, it also makes me miss her all the more. But since Buckley’s message is all about living a joyful life, I know she’s celebrating right along with me.
Thanks, Layla! It’s been pretty amazing, and I know Buckley is definitely celebrating right along with us.
Congrats from The Boomer Muse. I’m doing a happy dance for you! Its every writer’s dream to hold in their hands the tangible expression of their hard work. Buckley must be smiling from kitty heaven!
Ema – thanks for ordering the book – I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Thanks for the congratulations, Tammy and Renee.
Dawn – I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Peter – I’m a little worried about Eva’s review myself. I’m planning on including food with the review copy I send her.
I hope Eva’s not reviewing the book—she looks pretty skeptical!
I can’t wait to order my copy online when I get home tonight!
Congratulations and much success to you, Ingrid! And what a wonderful way to honor this anniversary date and birthday for your precious Buckley!
Ingrid, what a lovely way to celebrate Buckley’s birthday and anniversary. Congratulations to you!